Subject matter of the following ordinances amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 598 related to Land Subdivision: Land Subdivision Regulations, for the purpose of streamlining and simplifying subdivision and platting regulations.

Subject matter of the following ordinances amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for the purpose of improving customer service, implementing numerous technical changes and ensuring more effective alignment with policy objectives:

Petition by Acre Land Surveying, Inc., on behalf of Everwood Development LLC, to vacate a drainage easement and two utility easements within the property located at 1215-1219 Marshall Street NE (Ward 3).

Petition by Paul Halvorson to rezone from R2B Two-family District to the R3 Multiple-family district to legalize a third dwelling unit in the residential structure at 2535 Aldrich Avenue south (Ward 10).

Petition by The Banyan Foundation to rezone the property located at 2529 13th Avenue South and 1308 26th Street from the R2B Two-family District to the OR2/High Density Office Residence District to allow for the construction of a community center (Ward 9).

Petition by Ray Kasemkhani and Naya Dubanaeva to rezone the property located at 325 Ridgewood Avenue from the OR2/High Density Office Residence District to the OR1/Neighborhood Office Residence District to allow for a single-family residence (Ward 6).

Petition by Shree Investments LLC to rezone the property located at 1936 Fremont Avenue South from the R2B Two-family District to the R3 Multiple-family District to legalize a third dwelling unit (Ward 7).

Consider adoption of the Linden Hills Small Area Plan as an articulation of, and amendment to, the Comprehensive Plan, and direct staff to undertake a rezoning study to implement the adopted policies with these modifications and clarifications (Ward 13):

1) Remove “(measured from the curb level)” from recommendations in the top two bullet points of Building Height & Length on page 46 of LHSAP.

2) Remove references to maximum height in feet from the LHSAP.

3) In the modulation section, suggest staff use a range of feet or describe it in words that reference existing context, but remove exact feet from the definition. Better explain the term and concept of modulation.

Staff Reports:LHSAP RCA, LHSAP RPT, LHSAP presentation, LHSAP CPED ResponseAction Taken: Approved as amended with the following staff directive brought forward by Council member Goodman as follows: Encourage overall building heights and floor-to-floor heights that reflect the adjacent architectural context and encourage buildings that are shorter than the current Zoning Code maximums for 3 and 4 story buildings (42 feet and 56 feet respectively) in the Linden Hills Small Area Plan.

Public Hearing

Appeal from the Zoning Board of Adjustment (11/7/2013)

13. 3408 East Lake Street:

Appeal filed by Don Gerberding of Master Properties on behalf of Lake Ltd, of the Decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment denying a variance of the screening and landscaping requirements of a proposed accessory surface parking lot located at 3408 Lake Street East in the C2 Neighborhood Corridor Commercial District (Ward 9).

Staff Reports: 3408 E Lake RCA, 3408 E Lake RPT, 3408 E Lake MINSAction Taken: Approved with the following amendment: The two parking spaces located closest to the building on the NE corner of the parking lot be designated as drop off only.

Appeal from the Heritage Preservation Commission (11/19/2013)

14. Star Tribune Building, 425 Portland Avenue:

Appeal filed by Ryan Companies US, Inc., of the Decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission denying the Demolition of a Historic Resource application of the Star Tribune Building located at 425 Portland Avenue (Ward 7).

Staff Reports: 425 Portland RCA, 425 Portland RPT, 425 Portland MINSAction Taken: Approved with the following amendments: 1) At the developer's expense, the developer shall ensure the six stone medallions are safely removed and stored. A plan to display the stone medallions in Minneapolis shall be submitted to HPC staff by 12/31/2014; and 2) The developer shall commission a historian who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards in History to document the history of the Star Tribune Building.

Appeal filed by Rick Collins, VP of Development with Ryan Companies US, Inc., of the decision of the City Planning Commission associated with the approvals for the conditional use permit and site plan review applications for the Downtown East Phase I development located at 627, 701, 713, and 719 3rd Street South, 500, 501, 521, 628, 700, 716, and 728 4th Street South, 301, 329, 416, and 425 Portland Avenue, 520 5th Street South, and 350 Park Avenue (Ward 7).

Staff Reports: Downtown East RCA, Downtown East RPT, Downtown East MINSAction Taken: Approved with the following amendments: 1) Roof signage appeal is denied; 2) Moving the 3rd Street South signage to the East and West sides of the two Wells Fargo Buildings is approved (total of 4 signs); and 3) Setback shall be 15 feet from the back of the curb to the building along 5th Street South. Applicant will work with staff on landscaping questions and to pursue the feasibility of a boulevard down South 5th Street, consistent with Park Board standards.

Next Committee Meeting: Thursday, January 9, 2014

Committee actions will be referred to the next Council Meeting: December 13, 2013

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